I would like to thank the Deputy President. He has actually answered the follow-up questions too. I'm glad that his answer can be taken as a comment that traditional leaders and schools will be involved, particularly in deep rural areas, where it is difficult to change customs and traditions.
Details regarding presidential commission for short-term job creation
12. Mr L P M Nzimande (ANC) asked the Deputy President:
(1) (a) What are the urgent and immediate mechanisms of operation of the Presidential Commission on job creation, (b) who are the (i) members and (ii) stakeholders of the commission and (c) to whom will the commission be reporting;
(2) whether, in the light of the government's commitment to the creation of sustainable and decent jobs, the commission will consider transforming (a) employment schemes, (b) the Expanded Public Works Programme and (c) general short-term contracts into long-term sustainable jobs; if not, why not; if so, how;
(3) whether, with reference to the continuous lagging behind and the nonrealisation of employment equity for persons with disabilities, the commission will (a) prioritise and (b) create concerted focus on the employment of (i) persons with disabilities and (ii) women with children who receive child support grants; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details;
(4) whether the commission will consider introducing disability wage subsidies to mitigate the cost of accommodation and to encourage job allocation to persons with disabilities; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (5) whether the commission will have a special focus on sheltered employment and workshops; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details? CO395E